Gorgodos

Gorgodos
OJR Gorgodos
RMZ-06 Stegosaurus Type Helic Republic
Crew	1
Weight	13.3 tons
Depth	12.2 m
Height	5.2 m
Maximum Speed	105 km/h
Weapons	Maxer 20mm Beam Gun (2), Missile Launcher (2)
Equipment	3-D Radar

Overview

Known for its naturally obedient disposition, the Gorgodos is a small-scale Stegosaurus type Zoid created by the Helic Republic to serve as a support unit (possibly for the slightly stronger Elephantus). It was one of the first Zoids to dabble in electric warfare, and it did so with a satisfying success rate (though it was also retired relatively quickly). It later became the inspiration for the larger-scale Gordos design.

Battle Story Appearances

The Gorgodos is a Republic Zoid that was used as a support unit for other front line Zoids at the time. Some upgraded versions of the Zoid were one of the few to have radar jamming equipment at the time (located in the Zoid's dorsal fins and acting as radar as well). The success of the new upgraded Zoid led to the upgrade of the Gorgodos units. The standard Zoid version was pulled off the front line, equipped with the equipment, and then served as transporter guards and other support roles. However, it was more noticeable as an effective spy unit, as at the time no current Zoid would have been able to detect it passing into enemy territory. Afterwards, it was retired as it was no longer considered "up to date" in comparison to the newer Zenebas Zoids.

Media Appearances

Video Games

The Gorgodos appears as a catchable Zoid in Genobreaker's Story, like other small windup Zoids of its time.

Models

Original Japanese Release

Gorgodos is a snap together kit, without paint or glue needed. The Zoid is based of the Elephantus design. It is colored the same as most of the earlier Helic model kits: grey and black, with off-white "whitehead" cockpit (shared by all small Zoids of the era), smoke cockpit glass, and dark blue caps. The Zoid could be customized with many parts from the windup remodeling set later released separately (such as additional guns and missiles).

Original European Release

Gorgodos was released in Europe in 1984 under the name Stegazoid. The Zoid was identical to the OJR version except for the packaging. Stegazoid is one of the rarer OER Zoids that can be found "Made in France".

Original American Release

It is believed that the Zoid was planned for the OAR line, but it is unconfirmed.

Zoids2

Several Stegazoid parts were seen on Zoids2 boxes. This may suggest that the Zoid was planned for release in the line. There are no known reports of any sightings of this Zoid, thus it is believed the Zoid never even made it into the prototype stage. The pictures on the boxes could just be repaints of single frames to show off the Zoids2 color scheme.

Toy's Dream Project

The Zoid was re-issued as a part of TDP's Helic Memorial Box Set II.

Related Pages

Elephantus and Hidocker both share parts with the Gorgodos, most noticeably the legs.

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